Mental Health Worker in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Psych IP-Adult DDMI

Req #: 0000264464

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.96 - $27.28 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Our Mental Health Workers work collaboratively to provide essential direct patient care, clinical support, and crisis intervention across RWJBarnabas Health. By closely monitoring physical and emotional well-being, our psychiatric team proactively engages vulnerable patients to provide connection, safety, and support. We view our team members as a critical component of the behavioral health care plan and recognize the positive impact they have on the healing journey of our patients. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

A Typical Day
As a Mental Health Worker, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing standard nursing care delegated by the Registered Nurse, including taking and recording vital signs.
• Performing essential clinical tasks including venipuncture (drawing blood), specimen collection, and EKGs.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including eating, dressing, bathing, and safe escort throughout the facility.
• Contributing to the formulation, implementation, and updating of patient care and treatment plans.
• Planning, leading, and participating in therapeutic, recreational, group, and community meetings.
• Participating in patient admission, orientation, and transfer processes while maintaining a safe unit environment.
• Serving as a preceptor by assisting in the orientation of incoming employees and behavioral health students.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about creating and delivering a differentiated behavioral health experience for psychiatric patients.
• You set a high bar for yourself and others to maintain a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment during crisis intervention.
• You recognize and respect the impact your communication has on patients during their psychiatric treatment plan.
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment alongside nurses, physicians, and other medical staff.
• You believe that true psychiatric healing is optimized and strengthened through kindness, empathy, and active listening.

To Be Considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or a related field; OR an active AIMS MHA certification. (A minimum of 5 years of behavioral health care experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree).
• Active American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Strong baseline of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for patient documentation.
• Prior experience with psychiatric or substance abuse patients and non-violent crisis intervention is preferred.